New Mexico 
New Mexico: Rabies confirmed in raccoon, fox from Sierra County(0)
Santa Fe NM–A raccoon and a fox found dead on ranchland in Sierra County have tested positive for rabies. No known human or pet exposures were reported. The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are urging pet and livestock owners in Sierra County and surrounding areas to [...]
Full Story»New Mexico: Plague case confirmed in Santa Fe dog
Santa Fe NM–The New Mexico Department of Health’s Scientific Laboratory confirmed plague in a dog from Santa Fe this week. The dog was found chewing on a dead rodent while hiking with its owner on a trail in the Sun Mountain area. The dog became ill with fever, lethargy and vomiting a few days later, [...]
New Mexico: H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled at 73 elementary schools in Albuquerque
Santa Fe NM–The New Mexico Department of Health is working with Albuquerque Public Schools to provide opportunities for elementary school children to receive H1N1 vaccine at their school. So far, there are H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled at 73 of the 89 elementary schools. Staff at the schools can also receive H1N1 vaccination.
“We appreciate the support [...]
New Mexico: 3-year-old male with H1N1 dies
Santa Fe NM–The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that it has confirmed a 3-year-old boy from Otero County died due to H1N1-related complications. The child had high-risk chronic conditions that made him more vulnerable to flu complications. He died in mid-January. Prior to his death, the most recent pediatric death was in mid-November.
“We [...]
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